Maddie Ziegler Is Officially Leaving Dance Moms

We miss her already.

Sad news, Dance Moms fans: Maddie Ziegler just announced that she will not be returning for the seventh season of the show. Maddie has been with the Abby Lee since she was just 4 years old, but due to recent dancing and acting success, has decided to take her talents outside of Abby’s company.

Acknowledging her departure from the show while attending the Kids’ Choice Awards, Maddie said: “I am leaving, but it’ll be a good thing because we’re moving on to cool things.” She acknowledged her gratitude for Abby Lee and stated that she will definitely miss all of the other girls in the company who have practically become sisters.

Maddie shot to fame thanks to Abby Lee’s wild antics on Dance Moms, but really rose to stardom after starring in three Sia music videos: "Chandelier," "Elastic Love," and "Big Girls Cry." She is also starring in Sister, a soon-to-be-released movie that was written and directed by Sia as well. In addition to starring alongside everyone’s favorite wig-wearing singer, Maddie will also star in The Book of Henry alongside Lee Pace, Naomi Watts, and America’s favorite kid Jacob Tremblay. And don't think you won't see her back on TV — she's already signed on to judge the next season of So You Think You Can Dance.

Though we’ll be selfish and admit we’re definitely going to miss seeing her on Dance Moms, exciting things are happening and our girl deserves all of them!